Reykjavik Travel Tips

Iceland?s unique landscape of glaciers, steamy hot springs and towering volcanic peaks could have been lifted from the pages of a fantasy novel. There are few places in the world with such a ...
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From eerie lava fields to frozen glacial passes and thundering waterfalls, Iceland?s otherworldly landscapes have always felt lifted from the pages of a fairytale, so it was little wonder that ...
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With vast glaciers, glistening fjords and looming volcanoes all within a few hours drive of Reykjavik, exploring Iceland?s otherworldly wilderness couldn?t be easier. To fuel your wanderlust, here ...
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From lava-spurting volcanoes and hissing geysers to rugged glacial landscapes and ice-blue fjords, Iceland?s scenery provides a mesmerizing backdrop for an outdoor adventure and there are plenty of ...
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When compared to other European capitals, Reykjavik is rather small; the population of its metro area barely tops 200,000, and Reykjavik proper is home to about 125,000 souls. However, what it lacks ...
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With hundreds of tourists taking to the route each day, Iceland?s Golden Circle route isn?t the place to get off-the-beaten-track, but there?s a reason why is so popular. The 300 km tourist road ...
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There are compelling reasons to visit Iceland in summer. Long days and mild temperatures mean you can make the most of the amazing landscape while also leaving time to experience Reykjavik?s cool bar ...
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Iceland lives up to its name during the winter months, but despite the frosty weather and long nights, Reykjavik is at its most atmospheric during the wintertime and there?s no shortage of winter ...
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With beer drinking prohibited in Iceland until 1989 and the long winter nights keeping everyone indoors, it?s no wonder than Icelandics have embraced their newfound freedom with a wave of modern ...
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Just because its name evokes images of snowshoeing and glacier hiking, doesn?t mean Iceland is only a winter destination; in fact, the summer months are one of the most popular times to explore with ...
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Iceland is known as an expensive destination to visit, but there are still plenty of things to do that won?t cost more than a few bucks, so you can save your money for the adventures that can?t be ...
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The Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) is held every year in Reykjavik and takes place over 11 days in September. The festival was first held in 2004, organized by a small group of ...
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A great new travel option is to fly from the U.S. to Europe, with a stopover in Iceland. Often schedules work out so that you have one day there, which is perfect for getting a taste for the place. ...
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If you only go to one museum in Iceland make it this one. In 2001, the future uncovered the past in Reykjavik when workers who were building a new car-park discovered what is now Iceland?s oldest ...
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Runtur means round tour and, to Iceland natives, this means a trip around Reykjavik?s bars and nightspots. Either to fill those long dark nights of winter, or those long light sleepless nights ...
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